Topic: I love timing chains!

[olivedrab85]

I put a new timing chain in my 87 runner (22re) last night, when i started it it the tensioner went soft and chain is loose as hell. I put in an new timing kit with a lc adjustable gear, tensioner was fine when installed. I have pulled the v/c back off and tried to move the plunger in and out, it will move but still wont pump up. This is not my first timing chain install, so it is installed correctly. Any ideas of what would cause this or ideas to fix it, before i tear it back apart. Thanks

[79coyotefrg]

a small bit of sludge  clogged the tiny port for the oil to flow to the tensioner

[olivedrab85 [OP]]

thanks but i fixed it. I had a wrong bolt in the cover and was hanging up the tensioner.

[CTENG in KS]

I put a new timing chain in my 87 runner (22re) last night, when i started it it the tensioner went soft and chain is loose as hell. I put in an new timing kit with a lc adjustable gear, tensioner was fine when installed. I have pulled the v/c back off and tried to move the plunger in and out, it will move but still wont pump up. This is not my first timing chain instal,l so it is installed correctly. Any ideas of what would cause this or ideas to fix it, before i tear it back apart. Thanks

 

[olivedrab85 [OP]]

I know I know

[CTENG in KS]

You jinxed yourself.

[Marlin]

Hate it when that happens.

Remember to seal the threads of that top oil pump bolt or it will probably seep oil.

[olivedrab85 [OP]]

Thanks ill be sure to do that.

[RCKSQRL]

cant seem to find it but there was a good write up on a timing chain replacement..... unfortunately I am going to need to do this or have this done. I am not mechanically challenged but not having done it am looking for any information of doing it.

any and all help is appreciated.

[79coyotefrg]

cant seem to find it but there was a good write up on a timing chain replacement..... unfortunately I am going to need to do this or have this done. I am not mechanically challenged but not having done it am looking for any information of doing it.

any and all help is appreciated.

its not that bad, pm me if you need help

[want2crawl]

yea its not that bad ive done 2 and as long as you take your time and buy good parts you should be fine i like the double chain kit that lc sells

[Hottrod81]

The double roller is the only way to go especially if you have a bigger than stock cam.

[MocKKnighT]

I just did the doubler roller in my truck. If you don't have any boggered threads you should be all gravy. If i told you guys how much i got the kit for with metal guide, Everyone would crap their pants, and no they weren't crappy american knock off's. Gotta love working as a parts guy at stealership!

[MocKKnighT]

If anyone ever needs me to look up some dealer only parts, shoot me a pm or call toll free at 1-888-760-8165 then ask for Sean. I'm in mon, tues, fri, sat. Metion me on marlin and i will see what kind of discount i can do!